Overview

Albright College is a Comprehensive institution located in Reading, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 15234
13th and Bern Streets
Reading, PA  19612-5234
United States

Contact Ms. Jennifer H. Williamson
Director of Admission
Email: admission@albright.edu
Phone: 610-921-7260
Fax: 610-921-7294

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forestry, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Optics/optical Sciences
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Neuroscience
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Costume Design
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Music Management
Music, General
Theatre/theatre Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,332

Applied

4,169

Accepted

1,298

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,970

Females Applied

2,600

Females Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,362

Males Applied

1,569

Males Accepted

47%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.05

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Secondary school report (guidance department), interview for students applying test-optional

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

27,836

Private

Fees

1,246

Full-time student fees

14,426

Room & board

7,625

Room only

Financial Aid

39,431

Avg. Financial Aid Package

43,904

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,105

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,964

Avg. Loan Aid

24,449

Avg. Grant Aid

35,077

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,298

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

42%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.1%
Black or African American	26.72%
White or Caucasian	43.65%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	1.96%
Two or more races	5.96%
Other	2.98%

Gender

Male (44.14%)

Female (55.86%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	80%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Airbands and Block Party

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Greek Organizations (combined), Alpha Phi Omega (service organization), Student Government Association, Albright College Activities Council and Albrightian (newspaper)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No